Pre-concert talk: 12:00-12:20
Directed by Dr Gemma McGregor, the University of Aberdeen Renaissance Recorder Consort specialises in music from the Tudor period.
Their repertoire spans from liturgical pieces to music for state occasions, offering a rich tapestry of historical sounds. The consort's learning process involves in-depth research into the customs and performance practices of the time, ensuring authentic renditions of these timeless works.
Ensemble
Soprano recorder – Gemma McGregor
Alto Recorder – Susannah Thomasson
Tenor Recorder – Iona Marshall
Tenor Recorder – Emma Curr
Bass Recorder – Dan Mairs
Programme
Allemande - Hessen Brothers [Breslau, c.1550]
Galliard - Tielman Susato [Belgium, 1512-1570]
Fatal La Parte - Juan Del Encina [Spain, 1468-1529]
Saltarelle – Tielman Susato [Belgium, 1512-1570]
Preludium from The Queen’s Goodnight – William Byrd [United Kingdom, 1540 – 1623]
If Ye Love Me - Thomas Tallis [United Kingdom, 1505-1585]
Out from the Deep - William Byrd [United Kingdom, 1540 – 1623]
The Sussex Carol – Trad. Published in Small Garland of Pious and Godly Songs [Ireland, 1684)
Bios
University of Aberdeen Renaissance Recorder Consort
The Renaissance Recorder Consort was formed in March 2023 as an extension of the larger Early Music Ensemble. University of Aberdeen own a large collection of historical instruments including harpsichords, viols, recorders, and oboes. Playing a replica of an historical instrument is a practical way to learn how music was played in the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque eras. Exploring repertoire from these periods provides an overview of music history and introduces students to early music and historic techniques and performance styles.
Dr Gemma McGregor
Dr Gemma McGregor studied historically informed performance practise with Dr Roy Truby, and Baroque flute with Anne Kimber while an undergraduate at Dartington College of Arts. After moving to Toronto, Gemma continued her studies on Baroque flute with Elissa Poole (University of Toronto, Tafelmusik, 1994-1995) and Claire Guimond (McGill University, Montreal, Arion Baroque Orchestra, 1995-1997). While resident in Canada, Gemma was a member of the Toronto ensembles, Aradia Orchestra and Dance Oremus Danse, performing on Baroque flute and alto recorder. She worked as an ensemble coach for the University of Toronto Baroque Orchestra (1994-1997), and performed as a soloist with harpsichordist, Paul Jenkins.
